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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miranda get in trouble with her mother?

2. When Miranda sees Marcus on the street one day she asks him questions about _________________.

3. What gift does Richard give Miranda?

4. Why are the kids stuck at school during lunch one day?

5. Miranda and her mother forget that Richard is supposed to meet them _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things that Julia does to annoy Miranda and Annemarie?

2. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?

3. How does Miranda change the way she views people after the way the sandwich shop owner treated Julia?

4. Why are Annemarie, Colin and Miranda fired from their jobs and what do they do to try to get them back?

5. What does Miranda see scratched into the mailbox after the homeless man saves Sal?

6. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

7. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Miranda's not telling Sal that he should no longer fear Marcus?

8. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

9. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

10. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Marcus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Marcus?

Essay Topic 2

Rebecca Stead is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of time travel will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of time travel throughout the book.

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